Tags archives: inspiring-women

10 inspiring people & projects to follow that will change you forever

10 inspiring people & projects to follow that will change you forever

March 28, 2018
Inspiration, People
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Bloggers and influencers have to deal with their fair share of nay-sayers who accuse them of being shallow, privileged and blind to it. And while not every content creator out there contributes positively to the reputation of our profession, there are plenty of examples of people who use their online platform to inspire and change minds. With this post I'd l[...]
Meet the girl who lives in a mountain hut in Norway

Meet the girl who lives in a mountain hut in Norway

January 2, 2018
Norway, Personal Stories
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I met Johanna during a media conference in Berlin this summer where she spoke about what it's like to live in the Norwegian mountains by herself. She had an incredibly calm way of speaking; her talk was by far my favorite. A few months later, we're close to Christmas now and I'm rushing from the office to a dinner in Kreuzberg, when I ring her for an intervi[...]
Travelette of the Month: Bionca Smith

Travelette of the Month: Bionca Smith

December 30, 2017
Inspiration, People, Personal Stories
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Every month we feature inspiring women as our Travelette of the Month – and when I read Bionca Smith's story about giving up stability for #vanlife and traveling around the world with her son on Facebook, I wanted to find out more. So we asked her to tell us everything about her journey as a single mom, nomad and entrepreneur on the road! The Before Be[...]
Travelettes of the Month: Helena & Marie from Cycle with Women

Travelettes of the Month: Helena & Marie from Cycle with Women

December 1, 2017
Africa, People
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Every month we feature inspiring women as our Travelette of the Month - but this month we want to introduce you to TWO inspiring female travelers, Helena and Marie from Cycle with Women. In fact, we let them do the talking and tell you their story of two women, two bicycles, six countries, 3.500km and way too much luggage. Crossing Africa on a bicycle [...]
Travelette of the Month: Rose Palmer

Travelette of the Month: Rose Palmer

November 1, 2017
People, Personal Stories
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Every month we introduce you to an inspiring woman who travels and this month it's time to feature another one of our own writers: Rose Palmer. She might have only recently joined the team, but ever since she has inspired us with her wonderful stories and dreamy photos from South America. To find out more about Rose, how she got into travel writing and how [...]
Travelette of the Month: Sarah Peguine from Oh So Arty

Travelette of the Month: Sarah Peguine from Oh So Arty

September 30, 2017
People, Personal Stories
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There is no better way to explore a city than through local eyes. That's why our writers always try their best to find out what the coolest local hot spots are, the trendiest bars and restaurants, and where locals go to hangout. But sometimes, not even a Travelettes Guide to a new exciting city cuts it, and you want to actually connect with a local in the fl[...]
Women on the Trail: Hiking Fjällräven Classic Sweden

Women on the Trail: Hiking Fjällräven Classic Sweden

September 15, 2017
Adventure Travel, Mountains, Sweden, Wanderlust F
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Nervously, I shoulder my backpack and carry it across the campsite. Doesn't feel too bad - I've carried heavier things before! Just never for this long... After a few steps I stop, standing before my judge - the scale hanging off a tree, ready to tell me the awful truth. I take off my backpack and set it to the ground - big mistake. I struggle to lift it hig[...]
5 female travel bloggers who make you want to go to Iceland

5 female travel bloggers who make you want to go to Iceland

June 1, 2017
Favs F, Iceland, People
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Who doesn't dream about a trip to Iceland? The sparkling ice of the Glacier Lagoon, the black sand of volcanic beaches and the colourful houses all over Reykjavik. You will have heard of the Golden Circle before or of Thingvellir, the valley resulting from tectonic movements, where you can walk and snorkel between the continents. You might imagine driving al[...]